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Bedford train crash: Rail bosses describe recovery operation complex as investigation looks into cause

Rail bosses have paid tribute to driver Shaun Burton who lost his life in Friday’s head-on collision while providing an update on the trains’ recovery. WATCH ABOVE

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Britain’s Best Cake winner from Northampton shares recipe for sweet treat that promises to steal the summer season

The winner of Britain’s Best Cake Competition from Northampton has shared his recipe for a sweet treat that promises to steal the summer season.

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A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough closed for two hours as firefighters called to car on fire

A stretch of the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough was closed for around two hours, as firefighters were called to a car on fire.

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Michael Thompson: More than 550 hours of recordings recovered from murder accused’s devices, court heard

More than 550 hours of recordings were recovered from the murder accused’s devices including 108 recordings of three or more hours, the court heard.

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Seven members of organised crime gang convicted for running drug lines that supplied crack cocaine and heroin to Northampton

Seven members of an organised crime gang have been convicted for running drugs lines, which supplied crack cocaine and heroin to Northampton.

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£26 million of investment for 400 extra members of staff and 40 more ambulances across East Midlands

An investment of £26 million for East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) will see 400 extra members of staff and 40 more ambulances in the region by 2029, according to the organisation.

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Political opinion: Defence spending must start with our people

West Northamptonshire councillor, Reform, Far Cotton, Delapre and Briar Hill

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'Travel only if necessary' warns train company as services to and from Northampton reduced during red extreme heat warning

Train passengers are being warned to only travel if necessary over the next few days, as there will be fewer services running to and from Northampton during the red extreme heat warning.

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Stolen moped seized after reports of dangerous riding in Northamptonshire village

A stolen moped has been seized by police after reports of dangerous riding and near misses in a Northamptonshire village.

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Huge car transporter fire which closed M1 near Northamptonshire for over four hours caused by blown tyre

A blown tyre on a car transporter caused a huge fire on the M1 just north of Northamptonshire – forcing the closure of the road for more than four hours.

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Police issue warning after motorcyclist stopped on Northamptonshire red route

A motorcyclist is set to appear in court after being stopped on one of Northamptonshire’s designated red routes.

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Step into a world of wonder at Kelmarsh’s Enchanted Woodland Fairy Picnic

Families and friends are invited to experience a day of magic, imagination and outdoor adventure as the much-loved Fairy Picnic returns to the Enchanted Woodland at Kelmarsh Hall.

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‘We hear you Alex’: Council say potholes in West Northants are ‘nationwide’ issue as Northampton Saints star voices frustration

West Northants Council is calling on the public to ‘bear with them’ as the authority ‘pushes hard’ to make sure pothole situation is better this winter.

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'Loving and playful big lap dog' desperately searching for new home after 12 months at RSPCA Northamptonshire

A “big lap dog” described as “loving and playful” is desperately searching for a new home, after 12 months at RSPCA Northamptonshire.

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CCTV images released after man shouted at staff in Northampton shop and made threats

CCTV images have been released by police after a man shouted at and made threats towards staff at a Northampton shop.

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More than £200,000 stolen from Northamptonshire courier fraud victims in 2025, figures reveal as warning issued by police

New figures have revealed that more than £200,000 was stolen from Northamptonshire courier fraud victims in 2025, which has led to a warning being issued by police.

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CCTV image released after tandem bike stolen from garage in Northampton after lock cut

A CCTV image has been released by police after a tandem bike was stolen from a garage in Northampton.

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I tried one of the most delicious cakes from a multi-award-winning baker – here’s why you should support her

I tried one of the most delicious cakes from a multi-award-winning baker from Northampton, and here is why you should support her as she continues her long-standing journey.

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Founder made life-changing decision to walk away from successful career to launch luxury dog grooming brand

This founder made the life-changing decision to walk away from a highly successful corporate career in the pharmaceutical industry to launch a luxury dog grooming brand.

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Northampton resident ‘rapidly losing trust in police’ over drug dealing and knife crime fears, councillors told

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